- GulfCap Investments Bank and real estate equity firm Heri Investments have sealed a Ksh.1.2 billion deal to expand Nova Pioneer schools in Tatu City through a Sharia-compliant financing structure.
- US regulators filed a lawsuit on Monday accusing Uber of misleading users about promotional savings at Uber One subscription service and even signing them up without consent.
- The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Chief Executive Officer, Ahmed Farah, has left the organisation following a five-month stint.
- The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Chief Executive Officer, Ahmed Farah, has tendered his resignation following a five-month stint.
- The National Treasury has issued a set of guidelines to all accounting officers in ministries, departments, and agencies, as well as those in constitutional commissions and independent offices, and county executives and their entities.
- On the rolling green hills of the Sitoi estate in Nandi County, more than 100 residents are occupying 350 acres (140 hectares) of land, picking tea and living in huts made of mud and rusty iron sheets while grazing their cattle.
- Kenya Airways (KQ) announced on Thursday it had diverted some of its flights scheduled to land at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) due to poor visibility.
- The inaugural East Africa Somali Awards held in Nairobi brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and dignitaries from across the region to recognize the transformative role of Somali-led investments in East Africa’s economic growth.
- In February 2025, while addressing a Bunge La Mwananchi forum at Jevanjee Gardens in Nairobi, Mbadi noted that the government is exploring alternative strategies to raise revenue including widening the tax base and prioritizing fiscal discipline.
- Gen Z is emerging as the biggest spenders in Kenya, according to new research projecting that over 17 million consumers in the generation born between 1997 and 2012 will spend Ksh.4.4 trillion (US$34 billion) on goods and services in 2025.
- Equity Group Holdings Managing Director and CEO James Mwangi has been conferred the Freedom of the City of London, one of the world’s oldest and most respected civic honours.
- As Kenya heads into the 2025/26 budget cycle, senior experts at Ernst & Young (EY) have called on the government to adopt bold expenditure cuts, tackle wastage, and rethink its tax policy to restore fiscal balance.
- From the pool to natural water bodies, swimming has increasingly become one of the most coveted activities. It plays a pivotal role in modern life, hence the need to infuse cultural and technological aspects in it. This is the idea behind Ohana Swimwear, a venture founded by Neema Nkatha to make…
- Super petrol, diesel and kerosene prices went down by Ksh.1.95, Ksh.2.20 and Ksh.2.40 per litre, respectively, in the latest Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) review announced on Monday.
- Kenya will terminate a 1.3-billion euro ( approximately Ksh.190.8 billion) highway expansion deal with a consortium led by France's Vinci SA (SGEF.PA), with the project expected to go to a Chinese contractor instead, government officials and sources said.
- Jubilee Health Insurance Limited (JHIL), a subsidiary of Jubilee Holdings, has announced stellar financial results for the year ended 31 December 2024, underscoring its resilience, innovation, and unwavering focus on delivering accessible, affordable healthcare in a fast-evolving market.
- Absa Bank Kenya PLC is increasing its lending under a Ksh.500 million financing agreement with agri-tech firm Hello Tractor and U.S. machinery manufacturer John Deere.
- Kenya's shilling gained ground against the dollar on Thursday, after U.S. President Donald Trump's unexpected decision to temporarily suspend most of his recently imposed tariffs, traders said.
- The government is set to release an additional 1,088 units of the affordable housing project to residents of Mukuru slums before the end of the month.
- Chinese companies that sell products on Amazon are preparing to hike prices for the U.S. or quit that market due to President Donald Trump's unprecedented tariff hikes.
- The WCF Africa Summit 2025 was officially launched in Nairobi on Wednesday, with government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, development partners, chamber leaders, and members of the business community in attendance.
- President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs on dozens of countries took effect on Wednesday, including massive 104% duties on Chinese goods, deepening his global trade war even as he prepared for negotiations with some nations.
- One of the ways Kenya is becoming food secure is through value addition which helps to reduce post-harvest losses and create employment opportunities. Entrepreneurs are now venturing into agri-business to provide such solutions, one of them being Patrick Maina, who founded Pana Food Technologies,…
- Kenya is among those exporters hoping a smaller Trump tariff blow vis-a-vis competitors might help them emerge as winners in the nascent global trade war, but translating the disparity into an advantage will be an uphill struggle.
- Bolt has committed Ksh.14 billion over the next three years to raise awareness of its safety features and scale up preventive measures. The company has rolled out several technological advancements designed to mitigate risks and ensure a safer experience for all users.
- Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, has expressed concerns that Kenya's economy is not on the right trajectory, while expressing optimism in recovery.
- Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, has expressed concerns that Kenya's economy is not on the right trajectory, while expressing optimism in recovery.
- Business leaders have called for collaboration within the industry among stakeholders to create a favourable tax environment and help shape policies that support business operations.
- The United States on Wednesday imposed a 10 percent reciprocal tariff on Kenya as part of President Donald Trump’s latest round of trade tariffs on all imports to America.
- Tesla's (TSLA.O) quarterly sales plunged 13% to the weakest in nearly three years, hurt by a backlash against CEO Elon Musk's politics, rising global competition and people waiting for a refresh to its highest-selling electric vehicle Model Y.
- Kenya denied on Wednesday it had discussed debt restructuring with China's finance minister after amending a reference in a social media post released in the wake of a meeting between the two countries' top finance officials.
- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced plans to simplify the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) return process for all employers, including Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to boost compliance.
- Chinese smartphone maker giant Huawei said Monday that profits fell 28 percent last year as it faced international economic uncertainty and weak consumption at home.
- Primark chief executive Paul Marchant has resigned following a company investigation into his behaviour toward a woman "in a social environment", the budget fashion chain's owner Associated British Foods announced Monday.
- CIC Insurance Group Plc has posted a Profit Before Tax of Ksh.3.99 billion in its 2024 full year financial results compared to Ksh.2.54 billion recorded in 2023, representing a 57% growth.
- The Micro Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA) has formalized a strategic partnership with key industry players to enhance cold storage facilities in Meru, Kisii, and Nyandarua counties, which will benefit small-scale farmers.
